Captain
Anu Albert Pulikkattil
Leading the crew from the front — setting the rhythm, the standard and the spirit of every race Punnamada rows.
The Team
Eighty oars. One heartbeat.
Punnamada Boat Club is a movement — leaders, rowers, coaches, families and well-wishers, united by a shared love for Vallam Kali.
Key Persons
The custodians of the club
Chief Advisor
Thomas Joseph
A lifetime in traditional boat racing distilled into counsel — guiding the club's strategy on and off the water.
President
Pretty Chacko
Guiding the club's vision with steady hands — carrying the legacy of Nadubhagam into a new era.
Secretary
Shibu Agustin
Orchestrating the club's operations, from race-day logistics to season-long preparation.
Finance
Kevin Rosario
Stewarding the resources that keep our boat on the water and our community strong.
Brand Manager
Sabu C.P.
Shaping how Punnamada is seen and told — stewarding the club's identity, partnerships and public voice.
Training
Months on the water. A lifetime in the wood.
Preparation for the racing season begins long before the first horn. Rowers undergo intensive conditioning, endurance training, technical practice and synchronisation drills — a modern regimen layered onto centuries-old wisdom.
- Physical conditioning & endurance
- Rowing technique & catch synchrony
- Team rhythm & vocal cadence (Vanchipattu)
- Boat handling & helmsman coordination
- Race-day mental preparation
The Community
More than a team — a village on the water.
Families, former athletes, local supporters, volunteers and well-wishers all contribute to the club's success. Every race represents the collective aspirations of an entire village, united by a shared passion for Vallam Kali.